15TH ANNUAL

Girls’LeadershipInstitute

“The Girls’ Leadership Institute was a great opportunity

to make friends, take risks and learn how to make good

decisions and possibly shape the future of others.”

“Before I went to the Girls’ Leadership Institute, I thought leadership was

about having control over a group of people. I found out that it was about

decision-making, setting goals, working well in teams, communicating,

listening to everyone’s ideas and getting things done. As the beginning

of the school year drew closer, I started to realize how much I would

use the different skills that were taught at GLI. I will never forget what

I learned at the Institute.”

“GLI was a wonderful summer experience that helped me

find myself as a leader and I had a lot of fun at the same

time. It was the highlight of my summer.”

“Going to the Girls’ Leadership Institute was a wonderful experience for

me. I learned a lot about leadership and how I react in different situations.

Participating in GLI has helped me greatly and I will never forget the

experiences I had there and all the new friends I made.”

AUGUST 2-6, 2010KENT PLACE SCHOOL • SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY

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HAVEAVISION•TAKERISKS•MAKEDECISIONS•GETORGANIZED•RESOLVECONFLICTS•SETGOALS

APPLICATION:

Applications will not be considered complete without the following:

• Application Form (see below)• Two Letters of Recommendation (signed and sealed)• Essays (see below)

Please return all of the above in one envelope to:

Kent Place SchoolGirls’ Leadership Institute42 Norwood AvenueSummit, NJ 07902-0308

For further information, please contact the Director of Summer Programs,Donna Ray, at (908) 273-0900, ext. 297. You may also download an applicationby visiting www.kentplace.org.

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Student Name

Student Address

Student City, State, Zip Code

Student E-mail Address

HomeTelephone

Current Grade T-shirt Size

Current School Name

Current School City and State

Parent/Guardian Name(s)

Parent/Guardian E-mail Address

Parent/Guardian Phone Number

How did you hear about this program?

ESSAY:

On a separate sheet, please answer the following thoughtfully:

1. Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution orexperience that is important to you.What about this quality or accomplish-ment makes you proud, and how does it relate to the person you are?

2. What interests you about the Girls’ Leadership Institute?

The Kent Place Girls’ Leadership Institute (GLI) is a unique opportunity

for girls entering the seventh and eighth grades to explore their

leadership potential and strengthen their personal confidence and

self-esteem. Each girl will discover and develop her own unique

leadership style through a broad range of hands-on activities.

Participants will enjoy the challenges of a ropes course, serve in

the community, work closely with high school mentors and interact

with adult women who will share their personal and professional

leadership journeys.

The Institute, a five day, four night

residentia l program, takes place

on the beautiful 26-acre campus of

Kent Place School in Summit.

TUITION:

$800

FINANCIALAID:

Please include a written statement

for a need-based scholarship only.

DEADLINE:

March1, 2010

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Applicants must obtain two letters

of recommendation, one of which

must be from a current teacher. The

recommendations should identify

the applicant’s responsibility, empathy,

intellectual curiosity and leadership

qualities. Recommendation letters

should be signed and sealed by

the writer.

DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE

BECOMEAN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR

CREATEYOUR OWNACTION PLAN

STEP OUTSIDEYOUR COMFORT ZONE

ENGAGE IN SERVICE LEARNING

IDENTIFYYOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE

INTERACTWITH CONTEMPORARY LEADERS